Google committed $1 billion in 2022 to driving Africa's digital transformation, including undersea cables for faster internet connections.

While it seeks to maintain strong ties with the US, Kenya also engages with China and Russia, particularly with regard to business.

Al-Hilal are a Sudanese powerhouse and well-known in Africa and the Arab world, having won 29 league titles

The premier said an apparent campaign against him and his wife was serious, but that it was not the most important thing.

Early results showed Turkey's opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP), leading in Istanbul and Ankara in local elections.

The election was a peaceful one, with leading opposition figure Faye confirmed as the new president-elect, with more than 50 per cent of the vote.

Local news outlets reported that an explosion, presumed to be a car bomb, was heard, followed by al-Shabab announcing the ongoing attack on its Telegram channel.

Henry's government has blamed the security situation for the delay in arranging elections since the assassination of former Preisdent Jovenel Moise in the summer of 2021.